Recommended Personal Equipment

ALCATRAZ

RECOMMENDED PERSONAL EQUIPMENT

All leaders are asked to brief their competitors with the following list and preferably make parents aware.

Expect bad weather, even in July - prepare for the worst - accept good weather as a bonus.

Essential personal items – team members must possess or be wearing the following items to take part

ITEM / Additional comments:-
WATER/WINDPROOF JACKET Preferably with hood. / Team leaders should ensure that theirteam puts them on (and zipped up!) before the rest of theirclothing gets wet.
WATER/WINDPROOFOVERTROUSERS / This completes the outer (shell) protection.
WALKING BOOTS / MUST provide ankle support over rough country. Fabric bootsshould be spray proofed. Cross-trainers/Trail Shoes are not allowed
SUN HAT / To prevent heat stroke
WARM HAT & GLOVES. / 50% of core body heat is lost through the head and it will get cold at night
THICK WARM PULLOVER OR SIMILAR(e.g. fleece top) / Carry in rucksack if too hot!
TROUSERS which are NOT JEANS / Trousers should preferably of a wool mixture or
one of the modern hi-tec insulating fabrics (e.g. pile, fleece, etc).
RUCSACK / No rucksack is waterproof - line it with a plastic bin liner.
FOOD AND DRINK / Teams MUST be self sufficient for the event. At least 1 litre of water per person. If you run out of water get more from a suitable source. Do not become dehydrated.
TORCH / including SPARE BATTERIES & bulb

ESSENTIAL TEAM EQUIPMENT

Each Team MUST have the following:-

MAP / Correct one for area. Map number will be released 8 days before the event. In map case or waterproof.
COMPASS / Silva Type.
SLEEPING BAG / In waterproof polybag.
SURVIVAL BAG / 1000 gauge orange polythene bivvy bag
FIRST AID KIT / Minimum of plasters, gauze, adhesive tape.
SUN CREAM / Sufficient for team members to cover exposed skin
PAPER, PENCIL, WHISTLE & MOBILE PHONE / Mobile Phone for emergency purposes only
MEANS OF MAKING A HOT DRINK (1 Litre) / Unless carried by individual team members

Additional recommended personal items

Gaiters / Useful for keeping water, mud andother rubbish from out of boots.
Insulated Jacket, Sometimes combined with a waterproof shell / But most ARENOT waterproof and a separate waterproof jacket must be taken.
Warm Shirt or Sweatshirt Preferably not cotton. / This provides a further layer of insulation.
Walking Socks One or two pairs of thick comfortable socks. / Loop pile is recommended. (If they get wet, take them off, wring out all surplus moisture, put them back on again!)
Thermal Long Sleeve Polo Neck Shirt best to protect throat. / Polyester to wick away sweat, quick drying and breathable
Thermal Long Pants (Long Johns) / Polyester to wick away sweat, quick drying and breathable (Mums (or Dads!) tights or leggings are a good substitute - seriously!).

It is the team leader’s responsibility to ensure that the weight of each team member’srucksack is not too much for them to carry...... remember, it is a long way!